Courses

Introduction to music notation, meter and rhythm, scales, intervals, triads, seventh chords, fundamentals of harmonic progression, voice leading, aural skills, and composition. For nonmusic majorswho have little or no previous background in the subject. Formerly EMUS 1081. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Introduces the keyboard and music reading for nonmusic majors with no prior keyboard experience. Studies very easy classical and pop repertoire. Prereq., no prior keyboard experience or instructor consent. Formerly EMUS 1115. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Continuation of MUEL 1115. Focuses on development of music reading. Studies technical patterns, easy classical and pop repertoire, and improvisation. Prereq., MUEL 1115. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS 1125. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

A systematic study of the beginning literature and technique of the classical guitar with an emphasis on reading music. Designed for nonmusic majors with no prior musical experience. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS 1145. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Studies the intermediate literature and technique of the classical and popular guitar. Emphasis on reading standard notation and chord charts. Designed for non- music majors. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., MUEL 1145 or instructor consent. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS 1155. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Involves basic vocal technique and easy solo repertoire taught through a group medium, for beginner and intermediate level students. May be repeated upto 6 total credit hours. Recommended prereq., ability to read music. Formerly EMUS 1184. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Studies the literature and technique of hand percussion. Emphasizes African and Latin percussion techniques. Designed for non-music majors. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS1416. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Provides a basic knowledge of primarily Western music literature and development of discriminating listening habits. Restricted to nonmusic majors. Formerly EMUS 1832. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Offered fall and spring. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Introduces and explores basic concepts in audio recording from microphones to digital audio workstations. Also focuses on development of critical listening skills. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Continuation of MUEL 1184, with more advanced repertoire and vocal techniques. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., MUEL 1184. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS 2184. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Offers a stylistic and historical examination of trends that have influenced present-day music in the U.S. Formerly EMUS 2752. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Highlights music outside Western art tradition, using current ethnomusicological materials. Spring semester focuses on musical cultures of the Americas, Africa, and Europe; fall semester focuses on musical cultures of Asia and Oceania. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Formerly EMUS 2772. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Provides an overview of the role of musical theatre in U.S. culture, emphasizing the 20th century Broadway musical. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS 2842. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Examines popular music, concentrating on the U.S. after 1950. Considers precursor styles (e.g., blues folk) and contributions to the new rock style; discusses the evolution of rock style from 1960 through the 1990s. Formerly EMUS 2852. Approved for the arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Offered spring only. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Examines the development of filmed musicals from the beginning of sound movies through the Golden Age of Musicals. Emphasizes analysis and relationships of characters, songs, and incidental music. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS 2862. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Explores, discuss, debate and develop deeper understanding of Heavy Metal. Included are study of musical style characteristics and lyrical content, innovative performers, unifying elements of Heavy Metal culture and the diversity within it, and its role in the larger Rock and societal contexts. Issues of gender, religion, and sexuality in the Heavy Metal construct are also discussed. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Introduces the processes, materials, and forms of composition through the writing and performance of short musical works. Open to any student who already has rudimentary musical knowledge. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS 3051. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Studies the distinctly American art form of jazz music from its origins to the present, including the various traditions, practices, historical events, and people most important to its evolution. For nonmusic majors. Formerly EMUS 3642. Offered fall and spring. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Provides hands-on and experiential enrichment for students to interact at several levels with a local community in Ghana. Classroom lectures will be combined with direct participation in drumming and dancing, field trips to participate in festivals and court ceremonies, field trips to kente weaving village, adinkra cloth making, wood carving villages, and museums. Prereq., MUSC 2782/MUEL 2772. Restricted to sophomore, non-College of Music majors only or instructor consent required. MUSC 3772 and MUEL 3772 are the same course.

Explores the interaction between words and music in song. Students will consider how such features as rhyme, rhythm, tone, and the connotations of particular words contribute to meaning in poetry; how rhythm, tempo, dynamics, mood, and instrumentation contribute to meaning in music; and how words and music coalesce in song to make a new meaning. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS 3822. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Addresses literature that seeks either to explore the meaning of music or to make music out of words. Students will consider how musical concepts and techniques can be incorporated into poetry and prose, and will analyze the roles that writers have attributed to music in society, politics, and the life of the individual. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS 3832. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Explore, discuss, debate and develop deeper understanding of Heavy metal. Included are study of musical style characteristics and lyrical content, innovative performers, unifying elements of Heavy Metal culture and the diversity within it, and its role in the larger Rock and societal contexts. Issues of gender, religion, and sexuality in the Heavy Metal construct area also discussed.

Studies the musics, dances, and cultures of various peoples of Africa. Includes African diaspora music and Afro-pop. Restricted to non-College of Music majors only. Formerly EMUS 4012. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Surveys the various tools and techniques in the field of music technology. Topics include an introduction to basic synthesis, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI) sequencing, audio sequencing, digital signal processing, music notation, and a historical perspective on electronic music. For non-music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.

Exploration of issues, techniques and tools of music technology. Topics vary from term to term and may include: interactive system for performance, teaching, and learning; computer music instrument design; digital synthesis and signal processing; music in intermedia; sound design and analysis. Lectures and work sessions will support student projects. Prereqs., MUSC 4081 or MUEL 4081 or instructor consent required. For non-music majors only. Prerequisites: Restricted to non-College of Music majors only.